Lecture

Antibiotics Overview: Classes, Modes of Action, and Resistance

Description

This lecture provides an overview of different classes of antibiotics, including oxazolidinones, B-lactams, aminoglycosides, glycopeptides, quinolones, and more. It explains their modes of action, such as inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis or protein synthesis, and highlights the rapid evolution of resistance. The lecture also covers the discovery timeline of antibiotics and the importance of understanding their structures and functions in combating bacterial infections.

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